Idaho Department of Finance

Albina, left, Pavlina, Milena and Yelena Khadzhi work on product in a room in their Nampa home to produce various versions of Hazel Slimes, the popular gooey toy they began selling at the local farmer’s market. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Feb 26, 2026

Idaho kids learn financial literacy early through creative programs and business ventures

Financial literacy in Idaho starts early with programs like the Piggy Bank Beauty Contest and young entrepreneurs like Milena Khadzhi.

Patti Perkins, director of The Idaho Department of Finance, which governs state-chartered banks and credit unions, has retired from her role on Oct. 3, 2025. (PHOTO: IBR FILE)
Oct 13, 2025

Perkins retires from IDOF after 5 years in role

After nearly six years of leadership, Patricia “Patti” Perkins has retired as Idaho Department of Finance director, with Salvador Cruz named interim.

Sep 24, 2025

New law empowers Idaho financial institutions to intervene in suspicious activity

Idaho's new “Report and Hold” law empowers financial institutions to stop suspicious transactions and protect seniors from exploitation.

Jan 21, 2025

Idaho joins multistate action against Cash App

Along with 47 other agencies, the Idaho Department of Finance have taken action against Block, Inc., parent company of Cash App, a mobile payment service, for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws.

Feb 25, 2020

A word with Patti Perkins, director of the Idaho Department of Finance

From earning an allowance for doing chores to learning how to save those dollars and cents, experts say the earlier children can learn financial literacy, the better it is for ...

Sep 13, 2018

Department of Finance adding deputy director

From earning an allowance for doing chores to learning how to save those dollars and cents, experts say the earlier children can learn financial literacy, the better it is for ...

Feb 4, 2015

Department of Finance sees more filing activity

From earning an allowance for doing chores to learning how to save those dollars and cents, experts say the earlier children can learn financial literacy, the better it is for ...

Dec 23, 2014

Idaho is part of new private placement database

From earning an allowance for doing chores to learning how to save those dollars and cents, experts say the earlier children can learn financial literacy, the better it is for ...

Nov 17, 2014

Securities regulators warn of new spin on classic scams

From earning an allowance for doing chores to learning how to save those dollars and cents, experts say the earlier children can learn financial literacy, the better it is for ...

Oct 3, 2014

Community bankers concerned with regulation, non-bank competitors

From earning an allowance for doing chores to learning how to save those dollars and cents, experts say the earlier children can learn financial literacy, the better it is for ...


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